Great Lakes Energy members elect a candidate from within their district to serve on the cooperative’s board of directors once every three years. This year, members in districts 3, 4, and 5 will vote to fill seats in their districts as the terms of directors Ric Evans of Ellsworth (District 3), Mary O’Connell of Gaylord (District 4), and Dale Farrier of Kalkaska (District 5) will expire in August.
The following individuals have been nominated by petitions verified by the secretary of the cooperative for the open position on the Board of Directors for District 3 (Antrim County):
- Ric Evans, Ellsworth (incumbent)
The following individuals have been nominated by petitions verified by the secretary of the cooperative for the open position on the Board of Directors for District 4 (Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Otsego counties):
- Ed Hunt, Gaylord
- Constance (Connie) Keene-Meyer, Frederic
- Mary O’Connell, Gaylord (incumbent)
The following individuals have been nominated by petitions verified by the secretary of the cooperative for the open position on the Board of Directors for District 5 (Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties):
- Dale Farrier, Kalkaska (incumbent)
- Gary White, Kalkaska
In addition to the mail-in ballot and online voting instructions, the candidates’ profiles will appear in the July/August election issue of Country Lines that will be sent to members in Districts 3, 4, and 5. Profiles will also be available in the online version of the July/August issue, which will be available at countrylines.com/my-co-op/great-lakes/ and on the online voting portal.
Election results will be announced on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the cooperative’s annual business meeting.
Visit gtlakes.com/board-of-directors to learn more.
When do we vote?
Find the district in which you reside below to determine when you will receive a mail-in ballot that will accompany the annual election issue of Michigan Country Lines. The ballots also include instructions on how members can take advantage of an online voting option.
2026 Election
District 3 – Antrim County
District 4 – Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Otsego counties
District 5 – Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties
2027 Election
District 1 – Emmet County
District 2 – Charlevoix and Cheboygan counties
District 7 – Muskegon and Oceana counties
2028 Election
District 6 – Lake and Mason counties
District 8 – Clare, Mecosta, and Osceola counties
District 9 – Allegan, Barry, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa counties